Satin finish sterling silver is unlikely to tarnish. However, all metals have the potential to develop the darker patina over time, especially in storage. To prevent this from happening, we recommend wearing your sterling silver jewelry often! The natural oils in your skin will form a protective layer on the metal’s surface. When it comes to storing jewelry for a long time, an airtight plastic bag can work wonders to prevent tarnishing. Use a polishing cloth to clean the piece before storing it. Not only will a brief rub remove accumulated dirt and debris, but it also maintains the inherent glow in your satin finish sterling silver.

If you notice tarnish and a polishing cloth isn’t doing the trick, you can use a liquid polishing agent for sterling silver. Please be cautious: silver polish may damage precious gemstones or pearls. Some abrasive polishing agents will also remove the satin finish of your piece, so we caution against using this kind of technique to care for your satin finish sterling silver. Since satin finish is made using a wire brush to make tiny, uniform scratches in the metal, it is possible to wear away the soft patina over time, especially in places where the piece sees a lot of friction. It is possible to have your satin finish jewelry refinished.

Included with some satin finish pieces is a small piece of finishing paper. One side is slightly shiny and has a rough texture like very, very fine sandpaper. Use this finishing paper to smooth out any shiny scuffs that may appear on the surface of the metal. All it takes are a few strokes in the direction of the original grain to maintain that beautiful, velvety glow!